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Chad Kasmar Chief of Police
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Date: 6/9/2023
TDD: (520) 791-2639
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HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION 6090 SOUTH PARK AVENUE |
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On Wednesday, June 7th, patrol officers from Operations Division South were dispatched to the parking lot of 6090 S. Park Avenue for a report of a stabbing. The victim, an adult male, was found near the intersection of S. Park Avenue and E. Bilby Road. Officers immediately began rendering aid until members from the Tucson Fire Department transported him to the hospital. Once at Banner University Medical Center, the victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased just after 1:00 p.m. Police identified the victim as 31-year-old Tyler Nahoopii. Next of kin was notified. Detectives from the Homicide Unit were contacted and responded to continue the investigation.
According to witness statements, the victim was involved in an altercation with two females. During the altercation, the victim was stabbed, and the females fled in a passenger vehicle. Through statements and forensic evidence, investigators identified the vehicle and suspect. Detectives relayed the suspect’s information to officers from Operations Division South/Community Response Team (ODS/CRT) and Tucson SWAT.
Later that evening, ODS/CRT and SWAT located and successfully apprehended the suspect during a traffic stop. She was identified as 20-year-old Alexandrea St. Clair. Detectives ultimately charged St. Clair with 1st Degree Murder. She was transported and booked into the Pima County Jail.
Alexandrea St. Clair
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